Penguin Chats Podcast
32 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsThe podcast series from Clark College Foundation features fascinating conversations with Clark alumni, partners, donors, faculty, staff and students.
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Clark Partners magazine spring 2023
April 25, 2023 17:39 - 2.87 MB application/pdfClark’s Crystal Ball Clark is drafting a strategic plan to guide the college in the face of economic and demographic uncertainty. Story coming April 26. Campus treasures Clark’s campus has been the backdrop of college memories for 90 years and counting. Revisit some of Clark’s most beloved campus treasures. Read the story. Live from New […] The post Clark Partners magazine spring 2023 appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Live from New York, it’s Riley Donahue podcast
April 17, 2023 18:3828-minute listen Download transcript Clark College alumnus Riley Donahue has made it to the big time. He’s senior designer on the digital team for “Saturday Night Live” and “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” In his spare time, he produces, designs and writes short films, like “Crossbone Skully: Evil World Machine,” featuring Johnny Depp, […] The post Live from New York, it’s Riley Donahue podcast appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Podcast: Launching opportunity at Clark College
March 16, 2023 17:3625-minute listen Download the transcript A fireside chat with President Karin Edwards and CEO Calen Ouellette What does Ryan Seacrest, Eddie Bauer vests and chocolate have to do with Clark College? Two leaders— President Karin Edwards and CEO Calen Ouellette—share funny moments and serious college priorities marking a path forward for the community […] The post Podcast: Launching opportunity at Clark College appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Podcast: Headwaters of leadership with Clark College alumnus Sam Robinson
December 22, 2022 19:4925-minute listen Download the transcript Sam Robinson’s ’83 paternal great-great- great-grandfather was Thomas Huckswelt, chief of the Willapa, who signed a treaty with the commissioner of Indian Affairs in 1851. In that treaty, the tribes sold land to the U.S. for 3 cents per acre. In turn, a reservation was created for the tribes. […] The post Podcast: Headwaters of leadership with Clark College alumnus Sam Robinson appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Podcast: A New Clark College Advocate
August 29, 2022 21:09Download the transcript 10-minute listen Clark College Foundation’s new CEO, Calen Ouellette has a vision to expand support for Clark by connecting with people who haven’t historically been involved in philanthropy. Donating money is just one way to support the college. Anyone can advocate, donate time or otherwise get involved. For financial donors, Ouellette wants […] The post Podcast: A New Clark College Advocate appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Podcast: Legacy of an auspicious CEO
December 22, 2021 22:59Part III https://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/1225236772-penguinchats-legacy-of-an-auspicious-ceo-part-3.mp3 Download the transcript 30-minute listen Part III of the Legacy of an Auspicious CEO, takes Lisa Gibert to her first-ever fundraising campaign just as the Dow Jones plummeted and led to the Great Recession. Later, a second campaign ran head-on into a global pandemic. During all this, Lisa struggled with a personal […] The post Podcast: Legacy of an auspicious CEO appeared first on Cla...
Podcast: Legacy of an auspicious CEO, Part I
December 22, 2021 22:59Download the transcript In the latest edition of our Penguin Chats podcast, listen and learn about the selfless character and boundless grit of outgoing CEO Lisa Gibert, a resistant accountant who took the helm of Clark College Foundation when the nonprofit was on the precipice of redefining itself and undergoing explosive growth. Nearly two decades […] The post Podcast: Legacy of an auspicious CEO, Part I appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Podcast: Cultivating the bilingual brain
November 15, 2021 20:18A podcast on cultivating multiple languages and cultures in the classroom with Clark College alumna Lucy Estrada Guzman Download the transcript Creating multi-lingual learners is not a new thing, but it has evolved and is showing up more and more in classrooms across this country. As the nation’s population becomes more diverse, so […] The post Podcast: Cultivating the bilingual brain appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Mitchell Jackson ’93 wins Pulitzer Prize
June 16, 2021 17:05Clark’s own Mitchell Jackson ’93 has taken home the coveted Pulitzer Prize. The acclaimed author was honored in the feature writing category for his work, “Twelve Minutes and a Life: Ahmaud Arbery went out for a jog and was gunned down in the street. How running fails Black America” that appeared in Runners World in […] The post Mitchell Jackson ’93 wins Pulitzer Prize appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Podcast | Creating Super Green Cities with alumnus Denis Hayes
March 26, 2021 22:34Download the transcript Creating Super Green Cities with Clark alumnus Denis Hayes In this edition of Penguin Chats, Denis Hayes, a Clark alumnus and CEO of the conservation group, the Bullitt Foundation, talks about solutions to combustible plastics, pledges from big business to be net-carbon neutral, the dawn of the energy revolution and his […] The post Podcast | Creating Super Green Cities with alumnus Denis Hayes appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Foundation wins two merit awards
December 04, 2020 18:51Clark College Foundation won two merit awards for its public relations work in the Portland Metro and Southwest Washington market on Thursday, December 3, 2020. The Public Relations Society of America’s Oregon chapter (PRSA Oregon) recognized the foundation with merited honorable mentions for its podcast “Beyond the Tragedy” as well as the video “Tracking COVID-19: […] The post Foundation wins two merit awards appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Serendipity in public service podcast
November 18, 2020 18:20Download the transcript U.S. Rep. Don Bonker ’62 chronicles moments with powerful people that enhanced his political career in a new memoir Former U.S. Rep. and Clark College Outstanding alumnus Don Bonker talks about serendipitous episodes he’s had with some of the nation’s most powerful people when he served in the U.S. House […] The post Serendipity in public service podcast appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Podcast: Tracking COVID-19 with Alexis Madrigal
June 22, 2020 23:57Tracking COVID-19 with Alexis Madrigal ’00 features a Clark College alumnus who is leading a data source that’s powering the nation’s information. During a June 3 webinar, presented by Clark College Foundation Alumni Relations, The Atlantic journalist talked about the importance and challenges of gathering accurate data from states on the number of cases, […] The post Podcast: Tracking COVID-19 with Alexis Madrigal appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Challenges and opportunities
May 26, 2020 23:23Download the transcript Clark College is offering all its courses remotely and they will continue that practice through the fall. There is a great opportunity at hand: the chance to offer customized training and programs directly related to business interests as they emerge from a recession. Fostering relationships with local industry with fundraising goals […] The post Challenges and opportunities appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Beyond the tragedy
January 27, 2020 18:41Download the Transcript Clark College alumna is changing the plight of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls Bones were discovered on the grounds of a Yakama Nation post office. They had been there for years. Clark Outstanding Alumna and Washington state Rep. Gina Mosbrucker was motivated to act. Through legislation she co-authored, the […] The post Beyond the tragedy appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Clark Partners Winter 2019
December 18, 2019 10:00 - 4.59 MB application/pdf“I don’t know that I ever served with or know of anybody that has more integrity than Al (Bauer).” ~ U.S. Rep. Dennis Heck Washington’s education senator Cattle rancher, lawmaker, teacher, education advocate and donor upped access for students across Washington. Listen to the podcast You’re supporting the future of this world Student […] The post Clark Partners Winter 2019 appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Sen. Al Bauer Podcast, Washington’s education senator
December 11, 2019 19:00Washington Sen. Al Bauer, cattle rancher, lawmaker, teacher, education advocate and donor, helped change the face of education in the state of Washington in the 70s, 80s and 90s through his tireless efforts to reform the K-12 system and higher education. Listen to Bauer’s versions of behind-the-scenes politicking in the State Legislature, like […] The post Sen. Al Bauer Podcast, Washington’s education senator appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Promising a world of dreams podcast
November 27, 2019 00:06The most defining moments of our 2019 Scholarship Reception are in this edition of Penguin Chats, “Promising a world of dreams.” In late October 2019, nearly 350 scholarship recipients, donors and family members came together for an uplifting afternoon of inspirational stories supported by the generosity of donors. Clark student leader Evans Kaame […] The post Promising a world of dreams podcast appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
It begins with a child podcast
July 31, 2019 19:32Diversity and equity. Getting parents involved with their children’s learning. Dual language programs taking hold. Curriculum of humor. Three educators explore these and other timely issues facing early childhood education with passion, expertise and humor. Featuring former Vancouver School District teacher Linda Marie Gilliam, Clark College Behavioral Sciences Division Chair Dr. Debra Jenkins, and […] The post It begins with a child podcast appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Searching for the next penguin in chief at Clark
June 18, 2019 16:40Clark College tapped an interim president on June 25 while it undertakes its first permanent presidential search in 13 years. Continuous decreases in state funding, drops in enrollment and demographic shifts juxtapose a community that believes deeply in the Penguin Nation, as evidenced in part, by a $35 million fundraising campaign that […] The post Searching for the next penguin in chief at Clark appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Farewell to Clark’s 13th president
May 28, 2019 17:542019 Spotlight Award winner! There is no doubt that President Bob Knight is passionate about Clark. He’s spent the past 13 years building relationships with all the people who make up this community’s college. He’s retired now, but will likely be remembered for his dedication to students (“It’s all about the students”) and […] The post Farewell to Clark’s 13th president appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Delightful food experiences at Clark
March 26, 2019 22:06The opinions and ideas expressed by individuals in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies or Clark College Foundation or Clark College. Chefs Earl Frederick and Aaron Guerra have unique styles—such as cooking fried chicken low and slow, or special teaching techniques that help students understand the food experience. Both instructors […] The post Delightful food experiences at Clark appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Pushing words with Mitchell Jackson
March 06, 2019 16:32http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/403231953-user-69502402-115536765-mitchell-jackson-pushing-words.mp3 Clark alumnus on national stage discussing race relations Mitchell Jackson ’93 is an author and educator who is playing a part in the national discourse about race relations. His newest novel, “Survival Math,” focuses on immediate decisions that African American men make to stay alive, and the prejudice of appearances. He talked […] The post Pushing words with Mitchell Jackson appeare...
Personalized path the Clark College way
January 29, 2019 17:30Clark students are getting new personalized support as they embark on academic and professional goals. A new framework—called Guided Pathways—has turned around several struggling community colleges across in the nation. Lorie, a full-time card dealer in the gaming industry before an injury put her out of work, is one Clark student who […] The post Personalized path the Clark College way appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Delicious mysteries on Penguin Chats
August 27, 2018 20:26http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/491488434-user-69502402-115536765-delicious-mysteries.mp3 Ellie Alexander is an alumna and author of the popular Bakeshop Mystery series. She was at Clark in July 2018 to launch her book, “Till Death Do Us Tart.” Alexander shared some of her writing tips and ideas for her next books before a live audience, while Clark’s pastry chef shared the […] The post Delicious mysteries on Penguin Chats appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Birds of a feather make great music together
July 24, 2018 21:26http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/476227956-user-69502402-115536765-birds-of-a-feather-make-great-music-together.mp3 Band director Rich Inouye puts his conductor’s baton down for the last time Clark’s music program has a reputation for producing some remarkable musicians. Rich Inouye, head of Clark’s band programs and leader of its revered annual Jazz Festival, helped to create that reputation. He recently put his conductor’s baton down for the […] The post Birds of a feather make grea...
The places we will go
June 26, 2018 18:31http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/463788417-user-69502402-115536765-the-places-we-will-go.mp3 30-minute listen Long-time foundation board members are champions of growing assets $1 million to $100 million over 35 years Keith Koplan and Randy Grove are long-time Clark College Foundation board members who recall funny stories such as how area banks stopped selling them certificates of deposit because the foundation owned too many, to […] The post The places we will go appeared first on Cla...
DNA of Dirt: Solving the antibiotic crisis
May 21, 2018 18:32Clark uses cutting-edge technology to study genetic makeup of dirt Professor Roberto Anitori has spent his career studying extremophiles—organisms that live in extreme environments. He’s worked in Antarctica, researched how extreme organisms live and thrive in volcanoes, deep-sea vents and radioactive hot springs. In this edition of Penguin Chats, Anitori talks about a […] The post DNA of Dirt: Solving the antibiotic crisis appeared first on Clark College Foundation.
Patchwork of Words
April 17, 2018 18:16http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/431104110-user-69502402-115536765-best-selling-author-marie-bostwick.mp3 National bestselling author Marie Bostwick ’80 believes it’s never too late to start writing. She’s an example of that having raised three children and moved around the country for her husband’s career before seriously putting pen to paper. Now she’s on fire having published 14 full-length novels in 10 years. Her popular books […] The post Patchwork of Words appeared first on Clark ...
The universe speaks, Clark alumnus hears
March 19, 2018 16:58http://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/414346005-user-69502402-115536765-discovering-gravitational-waves.mp3 Cody Messick ’10 is part of a scientific discovery supporting Albert Einstein’s prediction of the existence of gravitational waves Clark alumnus Cody Messick spends most of his waking hours out of this world. He’s part of a team of scientists that confirmed the sound of space-time compressing, cosmic events that occurred one […] The post The universe speaks, Clark alumnus hears appea...
Reflections of a Mayor
January 19, 2018 19:26 - 11 MBhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/387582206-user-69502402-115536765-reflections-of-mayor.mp3 Mayor and Clark alumnus reflects on local political career Former Vancouver Mayor Tim Leavitt ’92 reflects on his political career, how he championed rapid transit and set the foundation for affordable housing. Also, he thinks there’s plenty of room for better leadership at the highest levels of government in the state of […] The post Reflections of a Mayor appeared first on Clark College Found...
The Power of Inclusion with Dr. Debi Jenkins
December 15, 2017 00:51 - 12.4 MBhttp://feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/368060882-user-69502402-115536765-the-power-of-inclusion-with-dr-debi-jenkins.mp3 Dismantling power and privilege Clark College Professor Debi Jenkins ’93 explains what social equity is, how to dismantle power privilege and how being called a racist is misunderstood. Jenkins is an expert in age-related changes that occur throughout a person’s life and she’s a national speaker on equity practices. The opinions […] The post The Power of Inclusion with ...